Description
Azithromycin for Injection come with the branding “AZISTIC-500” and is an antibacterial drug. It is prescribed for the treatment of different bacterial infections like the respiratory tract (such as pneumonia, bronchitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis and sinusitis), skin infections (such as acne and rosacea), infection of the ear, and sexually transmitted diseases. A bacterial infection is an illness in which bacteria multiply in the body and cause an infection. It can cause infection in any part of the body and grows rapidly.
Azithromycin for Injection inhibits the growth or even kills the causative bacteria by blocking the formation of the proteins essential for the bacteria to survive. Azithromycin will not cure an infection caused by a virus, such as flu or the common cold.
Uses of Azithromycin for Injection
- Treatment of Bacterial Infections: Azithromycin is usually prescribed for the treatment of bacterial infections, such as respiratory infections like pneumonia and bronchitis.
- Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Azithromycin can successfully treat skin infections such as cellulitis and other bacterial soft tissue infections responsive to this drug.
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): Azithromycin finds extensive application in STI treatment for conditions like Chlamydia and gonorrhea because of its ability to kill the bacteria that cause these infections.
- Ear Infections (Otitis Media): Azithromycin is also used in the treatment of otitis media, or middle ear infection that is common in children, to relieve symptoms and fight the infection.
Medicinal Benefits
- Azithromycin inhibits the growth or kills the pathogenic bacteria by suppressing the synthesis of proteins that the bacteria need to survive.
- It is used to prevent and treat bacterial infections such as throat and sinus infections, chest infections (such as bronchitis and pneumonia), ear infections, mouth and dental infections, eye infections, skin and tissue infections (such as acne), and stomach and intestinal infections.
- It is more tolerant and penetrating in tissues than other antibiotics of a similar type, such as erythromycin. Doctors treat individuals intolerant to penicillin antibiotics with ths medicine.
- It also helps prevent infection caused due to burns, bone infections, surgery or dental procedures, STIs, or scarlet fever (bacterial illness with strep throat).
Directions For Use
- Read instructions carefully.
- Wash hands and clean the place for injection.
- Prepare the syringe and the composition.
- Inject into the vein, muscle, or under the skin.
- Dispose of the needle.
- Check if there are no reactions on the injected site.
Storage
- Place it in a cool and dry place
- Locate it away from direct sunlight.
- Preserve the soap from contamination.
- Keep it out of reach of children and avoid using it after its expiry date.
Precautions
- It can have an interaction with anti-nausea tablets (domperidone), mental illness pills (pimozide, amisulpride), anti-migraine drugs (ergotamine, dihydroergotamine), anti-cholesterol pills (simvastatin), bladder weakness drug (tolterodine) and anti-gout/arthritis medicine (colchicine).
- Drinking of alcoholic drinks must be stayed away from as Azithromycin for Injection can cause must not dizziness and sleepiness.
- It be administered to individuals with liver issues, muscle issues (myasthenia gravis), heart rhythm abnormalities (arrhythmia), electrolyte imbalance (reduced potassium or magnesium level) and colitis (inflammation of the intestine).
- It must not utilize Azithromycin when pregnant unless specifically instructed by your physician.
- Don’t consume excessive calcium-fortified foods and beverages, as it could impact the functionality of this medicine.
Side Effects
- Bloating
- Diarrhoea
- Feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting)
- Indigestion
- Stomach cramps
- Loss of appetite
Frеquеntly Askеd Quеstions (FAQs)
Can this drug give rise to a fungal skin infection?
Yes, in rare instances, it might produce thrush by killing the shielding bacteria.
Can this formulation be taken with meals?
It may be taken with or without meals.
Is this injection effective against pneumonia?
Yes, it is frequently prescribed against bacterial pneumonia and other respiratory conditions.
Can this drug treat sinus infections?
Yes, it might treat bacterial sinusitis.
Is this drug effective for skin infections?
Yes, it can be used to treat some bacterial skin infections.
Can this injection cure sexually transmitted diseases (STIs)?
Yes, it can cure some STIs, such as chlamydia.
Can this mixture cure chest infections?
Yes, it is commonly useful in treating bacterial bronchitis and chest infections.
